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LV08 NWS

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,064 mi
Last recorded48,064 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 NWS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,064 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2017 48,061 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS AND OS (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2016 36,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 36,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 33,326 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 30,009 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 30,009 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 26,567 miles

offside sun visor loose

Pass 26 Jun 2012 22,706 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,768 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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LV08 NWS is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 73,016 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV08 NWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LV08 NWS registered?

LV08 NWS is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is LV08 NWS safe to buy?

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